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September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Does your family have an emergency plan or kit? If not, now is a great time to learn how to make one!

How to Prepare for an Emergency

In recognition of National Emergency Preparedness Month, consider reviewing the following documents to make sure your family is prepared for any type of emergency:

• • Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness Guide
    Provides information on different types of emergencies; how to create emergency plans and kits for your home, vehicle, and workplace; and how to plan ahead for needs relevant to your family.Available in English, Spanish, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
• • Discussing Emergencies with Young Children in a Non-Threatening Way
    See strategies on how to talk with young children about emergencies in developmentally appropriate ways.
• • A Guide for Families: Creating An Emergency Kit
    Learn how to create an emergency kit for your family. Available in English and Spanish.
• • Emergency Kit Checklist for Kids and Families
    Access this emergency kit checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your baby, toddler, children, pets, other family members, and yourself.
• • Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
    Disasters can leave children and teenagers feeling frightened, confused, and insecure. Check out this resource to view strategies for helping children to cope.

• • Safety and Emergencies: Family Resources
    Access a list of information, activities, and tools you can use to prepare for and limit emergencies.
• • Directory for Emergency and Safety Services
    Access a list of phone numbers, websites, and more for common emergency services in Pennsylvania. Available in English and Spanish.

Learn More

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